Cadillac’s largest sedan, the 2017 CT6 introduces Cadillac’s first plug-in hybrid model following the disappointing ELR. The large CT6 plug-in hybrid is set to rival other electrified plug-in hybrid sedans, like the BMW 740e, Mercedes-Benz S 550e and Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. We got to take a quick drive in the 2017 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid and here are the five things we learned about the Cadillac’s latest electrified model:
4Made in China, for China
The CT6 plug-in hybrid is a large, American sedan, but most buyers probably won’t even notice that the it’s not made here. Instead, the CT6 plug-in hybrid is made in China. The move may seem a bit weird at first, but Cadillac actually expects to sell more CT6 plug-in hybrids in China than the U.S. Why? China has made significant efforts to reduce its pollution levels, which includes the adoption of EV only driving areas, which will further the adoption of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. China also loves large, stretched sedans.
